Course Title: Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: OART5002C
Course Title: Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6125 - Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: John Reeves
Phone: 9925 4895
Email: john.reeves@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
No pre or co requisites for this course.
Course Description
The unit Develop and Apply Creative Arts Industry Knowledge develops the knowledge you need to understand and work within the Screenwriting industry. It also gives you the skills to develop and apply basic industry practices within the creative arts industries.
At RMIT, the unit CUVIND501B Develop and Apply Creative Arts Industry Knowledge is delivered with CUFCMP301A Implement Copyright Arrangements. However it is assessed separately.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVIND501B Maintain and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
Element: |
1. Research and apply industry information |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research the structure and operation of the creative arts industries using appropriate sources |
Element: |
2. Maintain effective industry networks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Participate in networks and associations to maintain high standards of professional practice |
Element: |
3. Enhance professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Seek feedback from relevant personnel to identify professional development opportunities |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply relevant information, regulations and laws to working in the creative industries. You will also be able to apply knowledge of copyright to protect creative work.
Details of Learning Activities
You learn through:
1. In-class activities:
• lectures
• industry speakers
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
2. Out-of-class activities:
• online and other research
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
WEEK | CLASS CONTENT | ASSESSMENT DUE | ELEMENTS |
Week 1 |
Overview of course content and discussion of assessment. |
CUVIND501B |
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Week 2 |
Organising forum groups. Identifying key questions. |
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CUVIND501B 1 CUFCMP301A 1, 2, 3 |
Week 3 |
Copyright and legal issues for screenwriters Looking at the Australian Screenwriting industry in an international context Team presenatation |
Assessment #1 |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
Week 4 |
Presentations: The Erin Thomas Memorial Award, the Film Victoria Award RMIT Screen Network The Screenwriter in today’s industry Team presentation (cont’d) |
Assessment #1 (cont’d) |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
Week 5 |
Forum #1: Guest Speakers Forum #2: Guest Speakers |
Assessment #2 |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
Week 6 |
Forum #3: Guest Speakers Forum #4: |
Assessment #2 (cont’d) |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
Week 7 | Forum #5: Guest Speakers Forum #6: |
Assessment #2 (cont’d) | CUVIND501B 1, 2, 3 CUFCMP301A
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Week 8 |
No class: Good Friday, 3 April |
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Mid semester break | No classes: 6-10 April | ||
Week 9 |
More on Copyright and Legal Issues for screenwriters: case study response | Assessment #3 | CUFCMP301A 1, 2, 3 |
Week 10 |
Copyright and Legal Issues Assessment Task | Assessment #4 | CUFCMP301A 1, 2, 3 |
Week 11 |
Forum #7: Guest Speakers Forum #8: Guest Speakers |
Assessment #2(cont’d)
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CUFCMP301A |
Week 12 |
Forum #9: |
Assessment #2(cont’d) |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A
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Week 13 |
Individual reports evaluating effectiveness and key questions across a range of forums: group debrief | Assessment #5 |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
Week 14 |
Future directions of the screenwriting industry: how do current trends affect emerging screenwriters? Your Say: oral/visual presentations |
Assessment #6 |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
Week 15 |
Future directions of the screenwriting industry: how do current trends affect emerging screenwriters? |
Assessment #6 (cont’d) |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
Week 16 |
Final review |
CUVIND501B CUFCMP301A |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Any prescribed reading for this course will provided in class by the teacher |
References
Other Resources
You require access to a computer and to the internet for this course.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your writing tasks
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to Blackboard for assessment criteria).
Assessment #1: Team presentation (CUVIND501B: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Weeks 3 & 4, 27 February and 6 March
Assessment #2: Group facilitation & presentation of Industry Forum (CUVIND501B: Elements: 1, 2, 3): (As scheduled throughout the semester)
Assessment #3: Copyright and legal issues: case study response (CUFCMP301A: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Week 9, 17 April
Assessment #4: Copyright and legal issues: open-book assessment task (CUFCMP301A: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Week 10, 24 April
Assessment #5: Individual report evaluating effectiveness and key questions across a range of forums: group debrief (CUVIND501B: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Week 13, 15 May
Assessment #6: Your Say: Individual oral/visual presentation on screenwriting-related issue (CUVIND501B: Elements: 1, 2, 3): Weeks 14 & 15, 22 and 29 May
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded).
CAG Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. Non-attendance may seriously jeopardise the chances of success in a course. Clearly, non-attendance at an assessment will result in failure of that assessment. Where visa conditions apply, attendance is compulsory.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (web link)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained.
Assessment and Feedback (web link)
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress (web link)
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for Late Submission (web link)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you will need to apply for special consideration.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
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